Reading and Writing
Curriculum Resources

Announcements
Mar 11, 2024
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Reading and Writing
· Jill Ingram
ELA Teachers,
Question stems for kindergarten through 5th grade are available under the "Teaching Tools" tab.  Please reach out if you have any questions.
Nov 20, 2023
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Reading and Writing
· Jill Ingram
Question Stem documents that include Bloom's Taxonomy and Webb's DOK are available for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.  They can be found under the "Teaching Tools" heading. This resource will be helpful for planning instruction, creating assessments, and increasing rigor in the classroom.  Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.  
Nov 1, 2023
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Reading and Writing
· Jill Ingram
The Office of Teaching and Learning is developing a protocol for teachers to provide feedback on ELA and Mathematics Common Unit Assessments 2, 3, and 4 for grades 3-5.  This protocol will request feedback with ample time to make revisions before the window for each assessment opens.  Please see the chart below for the opportunities for teachers to provide feedback for Common Unit #2 Assessments.

Common Unit Assessment Feedback Links | Feedback Timeline
ELA Grade 3 Common Unit #2 | Now through 11/10/23
ELA Grade 4 Common Unit #2 | Now through 11/10/23
ELA Grade 5 Common Unit #2 | Now through 11/10/23

Aug 25, 2023
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Reading and Writing
· Jill Ingram
Educators,

We know that the Unit Frameworks are still a work in progress and will continue to be updated as needed to be the best guide for planning and student learning.  In order to provide the most support, we are asking for feedback on the Unit Frameworks as you use them this year.  You can find a link to the feedback forms under the "Supporting Resources" on the right side of each grade's reading and writing course.  You can use the same form each time for feedback.  

Thank you!
Aug 8, 2023
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Reading and Writing
· Rosalind Koop
Dear Educators,

We are thrilled to introduce our District-Wide Writing Plan and comprehensive writing resources, designed to foster a love for writing in our students. The purpose of the District-Wide Writing Plan is to improve students' writing by implementing a comprehensive, research-based approach to writing instruction across all grade levels and content areas. By providing educators with the tools and support they need to deliver high-quality writing instruction, the district hopes to promote student success and achievement, both academically and in the world beyond the classroom. 

The P-12 Writing Guidance Document contains the Fayette County Public Schools P-12 Writing Guidance Document. The information enclosed is based on state regulation (Senate Bill 1, 2022), Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing, and corresponds to the Kentucky Department of Education Writing Program Guidelines. This document provides schools with the FCPS vision and directions for implementing writing instruction that supports the delivery of the KAS for Reading and Writing for grades P-12.

Within the P-12 Writing Guidance Document, there are two infographics that consist of the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle and each part of the cycle is linked to a dashboard. These comprehensive infographic resources are designed to empower teachers of all levels with essential techniques and tips to enhance student writing skills across disciplines. It covers a wide range of writing essentials, resources, best practices, etc. By interacting with this infographic resource, teachers can quickly gain access to fundamental concepts, reinforce their understanding of writing principles, and refine their classroom instruction. Whether it's an essay, a report, a creative piece, or any form of written communication, this resource provides the tools necessary to make a lasting impact with words.

P-12 Writing Guidance Document

Download the P-12 Writing Guidance Document as a PDF to interact with clickable links.

If you are looking for support with the implementation of writing across-disciplines, please contact:

Wendy Jones-Robinson
Elementary District-Based Instructional Coach

Ro Koop
Secondary District-Based Instructional Coach

We are excited for the inspiring year ahead!